La Galapaguera
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La Galapaguera
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SITE OVERVIEW
Search for the iconic giant tortoises as they roam through the thick vegetation of La Galapaguera. This area lies towards the southeast of San Cristobal Island, 14 miles from the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The site was built to improve the status of the island’s tortoise population, providing them a place that replicates their natural environment. Here you can admire the baby tortoises at the breeding center and learn about the conservation efforts to protect these gentle giants on San Cristobal.
Destination | San Cristobal Island |
Activities | • Hiking • Visit an Interpretation Center |
Inhabitants | Yes |
Type of Landing | Dry landing |
Tours Allowed | Land based or cruise Ship |
LOCATION
FAUNA
San Cristobal giant-tortoise | Chelonoidis chatamensis - E |
San Cristobal mockingbird | Mimus melanotis |
Yellow warbler | Dendroica petechia |
Grey warbler-finch | Certhidea fusca - E |
Small ground finch | Geospiza fuliginosa - E |
Small tree finch | Camarhynchus parvulus - E |
Galapagos flycatcher | Myiarchus magnirostris |
San Cristobal lava lizard | Microlophus bivittatus - E |
FLORA
Matazarno | Piscidia carthagenensis - N |
Romerillo | Macraea laricifolia - E |
Tree scalesia | Scalesia Pedunculata - E |
Galapagos croton or chala | Croton scouleri - E |
Acacia | Acacia spp. - N |
Guayabillo | Psidium galapageium - E |
Cat's claw | Zanthoxylum fagara - N |
Poison apple tree | Hippomane mancinella - N |
Galapagos rock-purslane | Calandrina galapagosa - E |
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